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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Voluntary controlled primary school in Saxmundham (Suffolk).

KS2 RWM expected
78%
▲ 16pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
81%
▲ 6pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
85%
▲ 11pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
85%
▲ 13pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
94.9%
▲ 0.1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
19.3
▼ 1.4 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
19.3%
▼ 6pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
100%
166 / 166 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Church of England primary school located in Saxmundham, Suffolk. The school caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. The Headteacher is Nicola Johnson.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Swimming
  • Forest School
  • Philosophy for Children (P4C)

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
  • Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award

Key facts

URN
124735
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Suffolk
Constituency
Suffolk Coastal
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Governing body (9 current, 1 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Stephanie KnightChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Mark TaylorGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2026
Mrs Samantha MannGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Chris FryGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Caroline MansellGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · until 2029
Revd David PreeceGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2025 · until 2029
Mr Tim BannisterGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Wesley MayGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr John EasyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Nicola Johnson FormerGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2025 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record